The first creation of blogging with my furry friends. We want you to know how much GOD loves you and how very special you are to HIM! We look foward to many days of blogging with you.Andrea and "The Perdue Zoo"

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Sitka Answers Dog Therapy Question

Leslie and Otto asked:

"May I ask, does Mom ever get nervous about going to a psychiatric hospital? Have you ever had a bad experience with a patient?"

On our first visit, Dad was nervous, but Mom was not. My Mom has a bit of a medical background and knew what to expect. Dad had never been exposed to psychiatric patients and was unsure. It has been a "huge" learning experience for Dad, but he enjoys going with us.

We have not had a bad experience. However, Mom is constantly watching the patients for reactions. The patients we see time and time again may act different on each. It depends on how they are doing that day.

Not all Mom's and Dad's are comfortable in this setting. Thankfully, my parents follow GOD's lead.

Andrea thanks for stopping by me and my sisters blog. I love that you work with Therapy Dogs, what a great way to give back to this world. Sitka just seems to be super special. Thank you to both you and Sitka. Also it is great that you know how to keep a watchful eye with psychiatric patients, the reality is they need the therapy as much as the next patient and what you do to help is immeasurable.

psychiatric patients OH my Andrea (:) you have such an open loving heart.. It must have been scary at first..I know I would have been scared..(:) Thanks for all the sweet'' well wishes'' -- that is sweet of you~ 7 days till I go to get my x-ray and see how things are going and if I can try and walk again (:) hugs, Patty

HI Andrea(:) the dogs are so cute~!! I know the screws an plate cost was rediculous .. ugh..well we will pay for it ..not much you can do about it.. atleast my foot is screwed together well ..LOL hugs,Patty